Artificial intelligence and its diverse applications in military

The world has already received Artificial Intelligence (AI) with open arms. Nearly everything we see around us has been or has a scope of being automated. From cars to the toilet jet spray, everything can be automated. Regardless of how much we appreciate AI, some of us are still in-certitude when it comes to accepting AI machines in the military. Although AI can prove to be beneficial in the combat zone for many reasons, its potential threats outweigh the positive reality. Realising these threats of AI, Google, along with many tech giants, has promised to forbid the development of Ai-equipped weapons in the near future. Tesla and Alphabet with a group of 116 specialists from across 26 countries have reached the UN to ban the production of autonomous weapons. It is believed that the country who revolutionises itself with autonomous weapons could become the world superpower. However, we could interpret automated weapons as Pandora’s Box; once opened, it would be tough to close.

AI In The Grounds

A non-existent yet feasible artificial arms race has already begun. It is a competition between two military forces in which one country tends to strengthen its forces using AI fearing a possible AI attack from another country. The idea of introducing AI itself in armed weapons itself is nerve-racking as a potential AI war would lead to mass casualties in both countries. Ai-powered weapons could turn into slaughter machines and become very dangerous in the battlefield if implemented the wrong way. So much could go wrong with these arms; for instance, if they are not programmed accurately and have some flaws, it could also target friendly assets. Besides, if these weapons fall into the hands of a wrong person or are privatised, they could be programmed to do something devastating. Even if an AI software is programmed to achieve a peaceful outcome in a war, its methods could be destructive.

Safe Applications Of AI

Implementation of Artificial

Intelligence on the battlefield should not be generalised as a potential threat. Many countries are using AI wisely and ethically to strengthen their National Securities. Project Maven, one of the most popular spearhead initiatives of the U.S. military, for instance, has used AI algorithms to identify insurgent targets in Iraq and Syria. Another famous example of AI software used by countries is that of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS). UAVS carry out surveillance operations and patrol border areas, thereby increasing the security level of military bases. Countries are also using AI to detect enemies through facial recognition softwares and detect blind spots on a battlefield. Systems with AI can provide additional layers of safety walls in Military Systems, which are vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Artificial Intelligence Simulation Software (AISS) is also used for training armies and giving them war-like preparation.

From the above examples, we have seen that AI is not going to destroy the world anytime soon. However, AI can be both evil and good, but it could be determined only by the way we use it. We must understand the ethical manner in which these softwares run and prevent its misuse.

Many countries are using AI to strengthen their national security

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